Recruiting Intern (30-40 hours per week, up to 12 months)

Oliver Wyman; Amsterdam; On-site; EUR 11,160 - 16,740; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hands-on learning in a global professional services firm

Mentorship and direct coaching from experienced recruiters

Exposure to end-to-end recruiting and talent strategy

Opportunity to build a network across Oliver Wyman consultants

Competitive internship compensation

Job summary

Oliver Wyman is seeking a Recruiting Intern in Amsterdam, Netherlands to support Dutch recruiting operations. This entry-level internship includes hands-on experience across the full recruiting lifecycle and close collaboration with the Partner overseeing recruitment. Ideal candidates should have strong communication skills in English and Dutch and be highly organized. The role offers mentorship, competitive compensation, and an opportunity to grow in a global professional services firm. Interns will gain insight into talent acquisition and recruitment strategy.

Qualifications

• Master degree completed or in progress (final-year students or recent graduates welcomed).
• Strong interest in talent acquisition, HR, or consulting industry recruiting.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English & Dutch.

Responsibilities

• Support end-to-end recruitment activities including candidate screening and interview coordination.
• Maintain applicant tracking system (ATS) records for accuracy.
• Assist with onsite recruiting events and support local HR/recruiting projects.

Skills

Verbal and written communication skills in English & Dutch

Organizational skills

Proactive, service-oriented mindset

Ability to use MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

Education

Master degree completed or in progress

Job description

At Oliver Wyman, a Marsh (NYSE: MRSH) business, we bring deep industry insight, bold innovation, and a collaborative approach that cuts through complexity to help organizations navigate their most defining transformative moments.

As a business of Marsh, we work alongside the world’s leading experts across risk, reinsurance and capital, people and investments, and management consulting. Together with Marsh Risk, Guy Carpenter, and Mercer, we help organizations build resilience and competitive advantages from every angle. With annual revenue of $27 billion and more than 95,000 colleagues in 130 countries, Marsh helps build the confidence to thrive through the power of perspective.

For more information, visit oliverwyman.com, or follow us on LinkedIn and X.

The Opportunity

We are seeking an enthusiastic and detail-oriented Recruiting Intern to support our Dutch recruiting operations. This entry-level internship offers hands‑on experience across the full recruiting lifecycle, exposure to candidate engagement, and close collaboration with the Partner who oversees recruitment in the Netherlands, consultants and, recruiting professionals. This is an excellent opportunity for someone interested in talent acquisition, HR, or consulting recruitment.

We are seeking candidates who are available 30-40 hours per week.

Key responsibilities

• Support end-to-end recruitment activities, including candidate screening, interview coordination, and communication
• Maintain applicant tracking system (ATS) records and ensure data accuracy and confidentiality
• Draft and send candidate communications, offer letters, and interview feedback summaries
• Assist with onsite recruiting events (logistics, outreach, and follow‑up)
• Support on recruitment reporting and basic analytics on pipeline, time-to-hire, and source effectiveness
• Contribute to employer branding initiatives and recruitment marketing content
• Support ad‑hoc local HR/recruiting projects and process improvement efforts

What we’re looking for

• Master degree completed or in progress (final‑year students or recent graduates welcomed)
• Strong interest in talent acquisition, HR, or consulting industry recruiting
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English & Dutch
• Highly organized, with strong attention to detail and ability to manage competing priorities
• Proactive, service‑oriented mindset with a collaborative approach to working across teams
• Comfortable using MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint);
• Demonstrated ability to learn quickly and adapt in a fast‑paced environment
• AI curiosity and learning mindset — explores AI tools and practical applications to improve day‑to‑day work.

Preferred qualifications

• Previous internship or part‑time experience in HR, recruiting, campus engagement, or customer service
• Experience supporting events or employer branding activities
• Basic experience with data reporting or simple analytics in Excel

What we offer

• Hands‑on learning in a global professional services firm
• Mentorship and direct coaching from experienced recruiters
• Exposure to end‑to‑end recruiting and talent strategy
• Opportunity to build a network across Oliver Wyman consultants and business teams
• Competitive internship compensation and potential for future opportunities within the firm